The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Busoga regional coordinator Mr Samuel Nabeta has joined State Minister for Housing and Bukono County MP Persis Namuganza to endorse and launch signature-collection campaign for Gen Muhoozi Kaineruga ‘s 2031 presidential bid, aiming to gather 20 million signatures.
The event, held at Namutumba District headquarters, highlights Busoga region PLU’s efforts to consolidate its presence in Busoga and formed part of PLU’s grassroots mobilization campaign as the movement seeks to expand its membership and strengthen its structures across the region.
Namuganza pledged support for Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba as a potential successor to President Yoweri Museveni.
While presiding over the endorsement of PLU registration books at Namutumba District headquarters, where hundreds of supporters, youth leaders and National Resistance Movement (NRM) cadres gathered Namuganza said’
“For over four decades, Busoga has supported President Museveni. Now, it is time to support the next generation of leadership. Gen. Muhoozi represents energy, discipline and love for Uganda. We are supporting PLU because we believe in that future,” Namuganza said.
Nabeta and Namuganza’s move place them publicly among the movement’s early supporters and underline their commitment to mobilizing political support for Muhoozi, the Chief of Defence Forces and son of the President.
Nabeta called on leaders across Busoga’s districts to support PLU activities, describing the sub-region as important to the movement’s national mobilisation efforts.
Nabeta added that they have confidence in General Muhoozi and would support him in 2031, arguing that he has the potential to address issues including corruption, poor governance and inadequate public services.
Nabeta urged Namutumba team, to be practical: distribute the books across the district, organise the local coordinators and give residents in the different sub-counties an opportunity to participate in the endorsement process.
Nabeta also emphasized a door-to-door mobilisation drive to collect endorsements for Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 2031 presidential bid, an approach intended to reach people who may not be able to attend organized mobilization activities.
Namutumba Woman MP Betty Mpongo Nakisita also pledged allegiance to PLU, urging district leaders to work together to mobilise women and young people. Other leaders at the event included Busiki County MP Waiswa Joel Azalwa, the district LCV chairperson and councillors led by District Council Speaker Wakudumira Basangwa.